Jay Swanson

Operations Manager at Western Forest Products Inc

Jay Swanson is an experienced operations manager with a strong background in manufacturing and production management. Currently serving as Operations Manager at Western Forest Products since February 2020, Jay oversees a wide range of business functions including safety, procurement, sales, and continuous improvement. Prior to this role, Jay held significant positions at Metrie, where efforts led to over 70% business growth in two years, and at JELD-WEN, Inc., managing large teams and facilities in custom door manufacturing and lumber remanufacturing. Jay's career began as a Loan Officer at Skagit Bank. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Washington and an Associate of Arts from Skagit Valley College.

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Arlington, United States

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Western Forest Products Inc

Western Forest Products Inc. is a softwood forest products company, operating in the coastal region of British Columbia. The Company's primary business includes timber harvesting, reforestation, forest management, sawmilling logs into lumber and wood chips, and lumber remanufacturing. The Company's log and lumber products are sold throughout the world. Its business includes the harvesting of timber, reforestation, forest management, the manufacturing and sale of lumber and wood chips, and the sale of logs. Its Lumber by species include hemlock and balsam; douglas fir; yellow and western red cedar. Its Logs include saw logs and pulp logs. Its eight facilities produce a multitude of products from framing material to timbers, decking and siding; components for doors, windows and moldings, and niche products for customers throughout the world. Its other products include Hem-Fir products, such as Green Hem Fir, Kiln-Dried Hem-Fir and Structural Hem-Fir products, and Sitka Spruce products.


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Vancouver, Canada

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1,001-5,000

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